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N270 MHR

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

297,964 mi
Last recorded297,964 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 MHR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 297,964 miles

All four tyres are wearing close to the minimum permitted tread depth of 1.6mm. The offside front tread is wearing on its outer edge and the nearside rear on its inner edge.

Plastic covers partially obscure the outer body sills and prevent full examination thereof.

Rear brake discs are wearing.

Slight damage to nearside front outer body sill.

Some deterioration and damage to front number plate.

The rear brake disc pads are starting to wear thin.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 297,964 miles

All four tyres are wearing close to the minimum permitted tread depth of 1.6mm. The offside front tread is wearing on its outer edge and the nearside rear on its inner edge.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Plastic covers partially obscure the outer body sills and prevent full examination thereof.

Rear brake discs are wearing.

Slight damage to nearside front outer body sill.

Some deterioration and damage to front number plate.

The rear brake disc pads are starting to wear thin.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 268,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some damage and deterioration to front number plate

Pass 6 Nov 2008 274,682 miles

plastic covers partially covering bodysills prevent a full inspection

some damage to front number plate

Fail 6 Nov 2008 274,682 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers partially covering bodysills prevent a full inspection

some damage to front number plate

Fail 8 Aug 2008 268,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 259,857 miles

Movement in offside rear suspension hub top mounting bush.

Some damage to front number plate.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 247,856 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 247,619 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 247,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some damage to front number plate.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 229,831 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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N270 MHR is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 126,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N270 MHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N270 MHR is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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